Follow UsMohammed Shami had a stellar day during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh. Not only did he manage to pick up his sixth five-wicket haul in One-Day Internationals (ODI), but he also became the fastest to 200 scalps in the format.
In addition, he also became India's most successful bowler in ICC events, surpassing Zaheer Khan. Zaheer had picked up 59 wickets in five ICC events, while Shami achieved this feat in just his fourth ICC event (ODI).
60 - Mohammad Shami (19 inns)
59 - Zaheer Khan (32 inns)
47 - Javagal Srinath (35 inns)
43 - Ravindra Jadeja (32 inns)
42 - Jasprit Bumrah (25 inns)
42 - Anil Kumble (28 inns)
Shami has also extended his lead in picking up the most fifers in ICC ODI events.
5 - Mohammad Shami*
3 - Glenn McGrath
3 - Shahid Afridi
3 - Mitchell Starc
In Jasprit Bumrah's absence, Shami was expected to spearhead India's bowling attack in the Champions Trophy, and his side will be happy to see him starting things off well, as his five-wicket haul helped India reduce Bangladesh to 228 in their first Champions Trophy 2025 clash.